Truthdig’s in-depth coverage of the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk with the purported task of rooting out governmental waste.
Madison Sankovitz / UndarkJun 13, 2025
The National Agricultural Library canceled many journal subscriptions, saying it was to save money, leaving USDA staff without access. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Zaitchik / TruthdigJun 9, 2025
From staff cuts to buggy chatbots, Trump and DOGE are accelerating a crisis at the Social Security Administration 20 years in the making. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Bram Sable-Smith / KFF Health NewsJun 5, 2025
The Department of Justice canceled $500 million in grants to public safety organizations nationwide, including some that address gun violence. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Mebratu Kelecha / Africa Is A CountryJun 5, 2025
With Trump’s tariffs, Africa faces trade disruptions, corporate power and emerging partnerships in its quest to control its economic destiny. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )
Joe Fassler / DeSmogJun 2, 2025
The billionaire rescued the right-wing plan to dismantle government at its most toxic moment. With DOGE, Musk was Trump’s enabler and fall guy. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )
Jasmine Mithani, Mel Leonor Barclay / The 19thMay 30, 2025
Slashed and paused funding, mass firings, and information purges have destabilized an infrastructure that took 40 years to build. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Shi En Kim / High Country NewsMay 29, 2025
Scientists describe how they’re preparing for the upcoming field season despite new political challenges. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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